The Peace Sign

(Poem is in the peace symbol, created in 1958 by designer Gerald Holtom, upward V and later chosen by Bertrand Russell. Please read the first oblique downright and the second upright. Then, the last four lines) Peace is worth it to find his peace from within. Certainly not for weak Gandhi said, “Each one has But for brave enough. Peace is the way.” See a giant red banner “There’s no way to peace With white peace symbol when there is no peace Peace seems very pretty. “Peace, Peace”, they all say Look at Pottery Barn Teen it speaks of a false peace Get dazzled by backlit signs but this much is very clear. Peace seems to be cool. & usage of the peace sign On T-shirts and bracelets whatever the origin, meaning Peace is accessible, at least as an accessory. ** "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek But a means by which we arrive at that goal." The day we stop fighting for peace is The day peace will be ours. ++++++++++++ * Pacifist A.J. Muste ** Martin Luther King Jr. Date 2-23-14 Dr. Ram Mehta Second Place Win Contest: The Peace Sign by Kristen Bruni